Journal of Data Analytics and Engineering Decision Making(JDAEDM)

Department of Community Medicine, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Nigeria

Publications

• Research Article   
  Factors that Led to the State Being Unsuccessful in Addressing the Risk of Covid-19
  Author(s): Ibrahim Khalil Jaafar*
  
  The COVID-19 pandemic, originating in Wuhan, China, in late 2019, swiftly escalated into a global health crisis by March 2020, severely impacting nations worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) faced criticism for delayed responses and underreporting, particularly from China, compounded by geopolitical tensions and funding shortages. This constrained the WHO's ability to effectively manage the pandemic. Additionally, national responses varied significantly, influencing outcomes. Key factors contributing to the state's failure to address COVID-19 effectively include delayed government actions, governance and leadership failures, poor communication, and inadequate economic support. Early and stringent measures, as demonstrated by New Zealand, resulted in better outcomes compared to countries like Italy and the United States, which experienced severe outbreaks due to delay.. Read More»
  

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